Frogs in Maryland in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see frogs in Maryland. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 7,868 of the 43,723 sightings logged across the year (18%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for frogs in Maryland
18%
of yearly sightings
7,868
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
43,723
verified records a year
April 14.7%, May 18%, June 16.2%. Busiest month is May at 18%.
43,723 verified observations of frogs in Maryland, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When frogs are recorded in Maryland
Peak month
May
7,868 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 75 | 0.2% |
| February | 544 | 1.2% |
| March | 4,159 | 9.5% |
| Aprilpeak | 6,425 | 14.7% |
| Maypeak | 7,868 | 18% |
| Junepeak | 7,072 | 16.2% |
| July | 5,439 | 12.4% |
| August | 4,746 | 10.9% |
| September | 4,714 | 10.8% |
| October | 2,152 | 4.9% |
| November | 407 | 0.9% |
| December | 122 | 0.3% |
Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Toad | 9,100 |
| Green Frog | 5,806 |
| American Bullfrog | 4,307 |
| Fowler's Toad | 4,306 |
| Pickerel Frog | 2,318 |
| Wood Frog | 2,280 |
| Spring Peeper | 2,099 |
| Northern Cricket Frog | 1,896 |
In Maryland, May carries 18% of the year's frogs sightings, about 9.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (14.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (16.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The frogs most often recorded in Maryland are American Toad, Green Frog and American Bullfrog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which frogs you are most likely to see
- American Toad9,100 records
- Green Frog5,806 records
- American Bullfrog4,307 records
- Fowler's Toad4,306 records
- Pickerel Frog2,318 records
- Wood Frog2,280 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see frogs in Maryland in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 7,868 of the 43,723 verified frogs sightings logged in Maryland across the year, which is 18% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see frogs in Maryland?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and April.
What month is best for frogs in Maryland?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 43,723 verified observations.
Which frogs are you most likely to see in Maryland?+
The most-recorded species in Maryland are American Toad, Green Frog and American Bullfrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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